In 1987, Corgan devised the name "Smashing Pumpkins" and set about to start a new band.

The rock group Smashing Pumpkins was contributing mantra like riffs from a portable CD player.

He also pointed to drug use in the music industry, alluding to the heroin-related death of the back-up keyboardist in the group Smashing Pumpkins.

The audience appeared to be loving every minute Smashing Pumpkins were shambling away on stage.

"Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness," Smashing Pumpkins (Virgin).

One floor up is James Iha, the former lead guitarist for the band Smashing Pumpkins.

He cites the alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins as his favorite band and his biggest influence.

Before long, Ms. Michel was accompanying Fountains of Wayne on a national tour with the band Smashing Pumpkins.

"Ugly", a song from the band Smashing Pumpkins on their single "1979"

The album includes songs from bands like U2, Smashing Pumpkins, and Tears for Fears.